For work at height and in difficult environments

With over 35 years experience, we are a leading provider of training and equipment for work and rescue in vertical, steep and difficult to access environments. We have recently extended our purpose built training facility, further ensuring our position as the UK’s number one training company. 


Anchor Placement - 1 day (course code LT16)

The Code of Practice for the design, selection, use and maintenance of anchor devices conforming to BS EN795 was issued on the 4th October 2005.

How does this affect you? 
If you install eyebolt anchors conforming to EN795, you need to be aware of good, accepted practice for the installation and placement of eyebolt anchors.

Who is this course for?
Anyone who has responsibility for inspection, testing or placement of eyebolt anchors (Class A1) for personal fall protection.
This may include for example:

- Eyebolt installation engineers

- Safety installation surveyors

- Building designers

Prerequisite
Previous experience or knowledge in eyebolt installations is an advantage but not essential.

Course content
This is a theoretical and practical course covering:

- BS EN795 1997: Personal protection against falls from a height – Anchor devices – Requirements and testing

- BS7883 2005: Code of practice for the application and use of anchor devices conforming to BS EN795

- Selection and types of anchors

- Methods of fixing
- resin/mechanical
- Location of anchors
- Structural requirements
- Testing requirements
- Certification
- BS EN365: 1993 Personal protection against falls from a height – General requirements for instructions for use and for marking
- Work at Height Regulations 2005
- Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations 1992
- Types of protection against falls from a height using personal fall protection equipment


Practical session
Health and safety during installation
Equipment used for installation and testing
Installation of various Petzl eyebolt anchors

Assessment
Continuous assessment, short written test and practical test of anchors placed earlier in the day.

Certification
A certificate of training will be issued upon successful completion of the course.

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Upcoming course dates

2010
5 May
14 May
10 August
9 November

 

 
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